Brighton based author/illustrator Sue Hendra has worked on over 70 books. As well as illustrating books for other authors, she has also created the Wanda and the Alien books. The much-loved characters can now be seen in an animated series, broadcast … [read more]

Suzanne Barton's first picture book, The Dawn Chorus is due to be published by Bloomsbury Publishing in April 2014. We caught up with Suzanne, fresh from her visit to Bologna Children's Book Fair and asked her to pass on her top tips for aspiring … [read more]

Catalina Echeverri's children's book, There’s a Dinosaur in my Bathtub has recently been published by Bloomsbury Publishing. To celebrate its release, Catalina will be taking part in Bloomsbury's 'Illustrated Windows' project and will be bringing a … [read more]

Karen George is an illustrator and author who rose to prominence when she won an illustration competition and with it, the chance to illustrate a book written by no less than Julia Donaldson. We caught up with Karen to ask her how her life has … [read more]

Steve Hartley is a winner of the 'Undiscovered Voices' competition and his books include the Danny Baker Record Breaker series and more recently, the Oliver Fibbs books. To celebrate the release of Oliver Fibbs and the Giant Boy-Munching Bugs, we … [read more]

The Children's Bookshow is an annual tour of authors and illustrators, united in encouraging children to develop a lifelong love of literature. The event began in 2003, as a means of showcasing books and authors featured in Simply the Best Books for … [read more]

Here at Book Events for Children, we love the idea of Shout South! Festival 2013, which is a three-day creative-writing festival for school children in south London. This event is organised by CWISL (Children's Writers and Illustrators in South … [read more]

It was with much excitement that our own gang of five set out for Newcastle-upon-Tyne to review the new Enid Blyton exhibition at Seven Stories. Expectations were high as I devoured Enid Blyton books as a child and my children have also loved the … [read more]

Hilary Robinson is the author of over 40 books for children and is probably best known for her Mix Up series, featuring illustrations by Nick Sharratt and Liz Pichon. She'll be appearing at Harrogate Children's Festival this half-term, with … [read more]

Author and illustrator Noriko Matsubara's first picture book Bocchi and Pocchi: A Tale of Two Socks has recently been published as the launch title of the newly-founded publishing company Troika Books. We caught up with Noriko to discuss her writing, … [read more]

Hold Your Breath is the third book by author Caroline Green and will be published in June 2013. The author of Dark Ride and Cracks gave us a sneak preview of what we can look forward to in the new book.
Caroline, we’ve just watched the trailer … [read more]

Christopher Lloyd, founder of What on Earth Publishing, is the author of a series of books and wallcharts which present history in an entertaining and accessible manner. The books in the series to date cover history, sport and natural history. … [read more]

Inky Sprat is a new digital publishing company launched earlier this year by successful children's author Babette Cole, with filmmaker Manus Home and Neil Baber, formerly of Phaidon Press. Babette has published numerous books for children, … [read more]

Children's author Debi Gliori has written over 75 books, including The Scariest Thing of All and No Matter What. Her latest book What's The Time, Mr Wolf? has recently been published by Bloomsbury Publishing. We chatted about what keeps her awake at … [read more]

Lucy Coats is the author of picture books including the charming One Hungry Baby. She has also written a series of book about Greek Beasts and Heroes. Lucy's most recent book Bear's Best Friend (illustrated by Sarah Dyer) has recently been … [read more]

If you're wondering what to do with the kids this weekend, look no further than our round-up of book-related activities across the country.
Starting in Edinburgh, young fans of Eric Hill's Spot books are invited to Spot's Birthday Party at King's … [read more]

Eva Katzler is the author of Florentine and Pig Have A Very Lovely Picnic (published by Bloomsbury Publishing), which follows the adventures of Florentine and Pig as they prepare for a fun-filled day. The book also offers recipe suggestions to create … [read more]

A great Brighton-based initiative ('City Reads') really caught our imagination-we love the idea that a whole city becomes immersed in reading -and discussing-one particular book. The 'giant book group' has now expanded to include a 'Young City Reads' … [read more]

Nicolette Jones is the children's book editor of The Sunday Times and 'Young people's programme director' of The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival. Here at Book Events for Children, we are delighted that Nicolette took the time to answer our … [read more]

Guest post by Lauren Oldacre (Leeds Trinity University) on behalf of Christina Gabbitas.
Christina Gabbitas of Poems and Pictures sends ‘An Invitation to capture the Primary School Nation’ Schools are invited to participate in the Eight Line … [read more]

As the 2013 '500 words' competition was launched on Chris Evan's Radio 2 show, it got me thinking about how important it is to encourage children to write as well as read.
I like the fact that this competition really does seem to have captured the … [read more]

How many of you remember watching Blue Peter yourselves as children?
The programme still has enduring popularity with youngsters today and since 2000, The Blue Peter Book Awards have been celebrating the best in children's books.
The judges … [read more]

Cathy Farr is the author of The Fellhounds of Thesk, a series of historical fantasy books which introduce the reader to the medieval land of Thesk and the mighty Fellhounds which protect the villagers. The first two books in the series are now … [read more]

2012 saw the launch of a new event on the literary calendar, the inaugural Penarth Book Festival. The festival was held for a week in late October/early November and saw thirty-five authors head to the seaside town of Penarth on the outskirts of … [read more]

Jonathan Meres will be known to his legions of young readers as the man behind The World of Norm series. The first book in the series The World of Norm: May Contain Nuts has recently been shortlisted for the Red House Children's Book Award and … [read more]

Ros Asquith is an author and illustrator of children's books and also a cartoonist for The Guardian. The first book in her Letters from an Alien Schoolboy series was shortlisted for The Roald Dahl Funny Prize and she is the illustrator of The Great … [read more]

Writer Elen Caldecott graduated with an MA in Writing for Young People from Bath Spa University. Her first novel How Kirsty Jenkins Stole the Elephant was shortlisted for the Waterstone's Children's Prize and longlisted for the 2010 Carnegie Award. … [read more]

Tracey Corderoy was born and grew up in industrial South Wales and now lives in a hidden valley in Gloucestershire with her husband, two children and an ever-increasing menagerie of devilishly-cute-but-sometimes-rather-naughty pets.
A trained … [read more]

New York Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen has has written many adult crime novels, often based on gritty real-life crimes. He has turned his talents to the YA market and has published two books in the 'Empty Coffin' series, Envy and Betrayal. … [read more]

Jacqueline Wilson at the Royal Hall
I must admit that, before attending Jacqueline Wilson’s recent event at Harrogate’s Royal Hall, I wondered how an author event in such a large venue would work (the Royal Hall can seat over 1000). Would the … [read more]

To say that Book Events for Children is delighted that the wonderful Jacqueline Wilson took the time to answer our questions would be something of an understatement!
Book Events for Children collates the details of book-related events for children … [read more]

Emma Barnes is a Yorkshire-based author, whose new book Wolfie has recently been published. Featuring illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark of Blue Kangaroo fame, it follows the adventures of a little girl whose best friend is ...a WOLF. Emma's … [read more]

The Book Events for Children’s Holiday Guide
Week Six: Sat 25th - Fri 31st August
Here at Book Events for Children, we’ve lined up a book-related event for every day of the summer holidays (from Sat 21st July to Fri 31st August.) The guide will … [read more]

The Book Events for Children’s Holiday Guide
Week Five: Sat 18th- Fri 24th August
Here at Book Events for Children, we’ve lined up a book-related event for every day of the summer holidays (from Sat 21st July to Fri 31st August.) The guide will … [read more]

The Book Events for Children’s Holiday Guide
Week Four: Sat 11th - Fri 17th August
Here at Book Events for Children, we’ve lined up a book-related event for every day of the summer holidays (from Sat 21st July to Fri 31st August.) The guide … [read more]

Penny Dale is an award-winning author and illustrator. Her books, such as Ten in the Bed have been a mainstay of bedtime reading for decades and Penny's latest book Dinosaur Zoom has just been published by Nosy Crow. She writes about the enjoyable … [read more]

The Book Events for Children's Holiday Guide
Week Three: Sat 4th - Fri 10th August
Here at Book Events for Children, we’ve lined up a book-related event for every day of the summer holidays (from Sat 21st July to Fri 31st August.) The guide … [read more]

The Book Events for Children's Holiday Guide
Week Two: Sat 28th July-Fri 3rd August
Here at Book Events for Children, we’ve lined up a book-related event for every day of the summer holidays (from Sat 21st July to Fri 31st August.) The guide … [read more]

The Book Events for Children Holiday Guide
Week One: (Sat 21st July-Fri 27th July)
It's that time again and the school holidays are nearly upon us. Have you got lots of fun and interesting activities lined up for your children? Or are you … [read more]

Tom Palmer: Football Reading Game
Making the most of a break in this summer's relentless downpour over the weekend, my three children and I set forth to Harrogate Children's Festival's Spiegeltent to meet children's author Tom Palmer.
Tom, a … [read more]

Priya Desai is a speech and language therapist who works as an independent therapist with young children. Her work inspired her to write her own educational and entertaining books that are accessible to children. She chats to Book Events for … [read more]

Nicola Davies has successfully combined a lifelong love of nature with a keen interest in writing and her adventures have taken her around the world. She was one of the original presenters of The Really Wild Show and has written a range of … [read more]

Lynne Rickards is a Canadian born children's writer, now living in Scotland. Her books include Jack's Bed, I Win! and the forthcoming Clementine's Smile.
You grew up in Canada before moving to Scotland. Do you have any favourite Canadian … [read more]

Clara Vulliamy is the author of numerous books including the Martha and the Bunny Brothers series and the Muffin books. With her love of art and all things creative, Clara's website is packed with bright, sunny pictures and crafty ideas. … [read more]

James Mayhew is the author behind the Katie books which introduce children to art at a young age. He has also brought the world of ballet to life through his Ella Bella books.
James is in the midst of a busy summer, being involved in the Diamond … [read more]

'Book Events for Children' is delighted that author Caroline Green has risen to the challenge of answering our probing questions this week.
In her past life Caroline worked as a journalist, before publishing her first novel Dark Ride, which won … [read more]

Tucked away in the heart of Great Missenden - the home of author Roald Dahl for over 36 years - is the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre. I recently took my three young children for a visit and I'd be hard pushed to say who enjoyed it more, them or … [read more]